Evaluation of the Spine (unfinished) Flashcards
Clearing the spine
-to rule out spine in complaints
-all 6 plans (rotation, side bend, extension, flexion)
-Cervial AND thoracic/lumbar
-AROM
-RROM
-Overpressure
-Distraction/Compression
Observations/questions
-posture
-sitting without cueing
-knees
-arms
-job
-setting
-chairs
Most Common Areas of Spine for Disc Pathology
-C6-C7
-L4-L5
-L5-S1
Common Spinal Hinge Points
-transititon areas that that a lot of pressure
Cervical Foraminal Stenosis
-unilateral
-Opening/closing
-pain can migrate down limb
Tests
-paraesthesia/decreased sensation
-reflex
-AROM
-MMT
Outcome Measures
-NDI
-Grip test
-Flexor endurance
Cervical Central Stenosis
-bilateral
-motor and sensory
-falls
Tests
-UMNL tests
-AROM
-MMT
-Balance
Outcome Measures
-NDI
-Grip test
-Flexor endurance
Cervicogenic Headache
-starts a neck, migrates to head
-upper cervical dysfunction
Sinus: around nose and eyes
Cluster: behind eyes
Neck: top and back of head
Tension: forehead
Migrane: 1 side
TMJ: temples
Tests:
-AROM
-MMT
-Sensation
-Reflexes
Questions:
-screen time
-MOI
-areas of head/face
Cervical Disc Pathology
-flexion or whiplash
-central protrusion herniation
-bilateral
-motor Sx first
Tests
-Myotome
-AROM
-MMT
-Reflexes
-Sensation
Outcome Measures
-NDI
-Grip test
-Flexor endurance
Whiplash
-muscle tightness, brain stem-like Sx
Tests
-JPSE laser
-ROM
-Reflexes
-Myotomes/Dermatomes
Outcome Measures
-NDI
-Kinesiophobia
-Grip test
-Flexor endurance
Cervical Flexion Inclinometer ROM
-Cranium to T1
Cervical Flexion Goni ROM
-0-45
Stationary: Perp. floor
Axis: Ear hole
Movement: Base of nose
-take resting, subtract from final number
Cervical Extension Tape Measure ROM
-Chin to sternal notch
Cervical Extension Inclinometer ROM
-superior cranium and T1
Cervical Extension Goni ROM
0-45
Stationary: Perpendicular to floor
Axis: ear hole
Movement: Base of nose
Cervical Lateral Flexion ROM Tape Measure
-Mastoid to lateral acromion
Cervical Lateral Flexion ROM Inclinometer
-Superior cranium to T1 (frontal plane)
Cervical Lateral Flexion ROM Goni
-0-45 (180 hold)
Stationary: Perp to floor
Axis: C7
Movement: bisect cranium
Cervical Rotation ROM Tape Measure
-Nip of nose to lateral acromion
Cervical Rotation ROM Inclinometer
-PROM
-Supine
-Center of forehead (frontal plane)
Cervical Rotation ROM Goni
-0-60
Stationary: lateral acromion
Axis: Center of cranium
Movement: nose